Bengaluru pothole crisis forces BlackBuck to exit Bellandur, ORR traffic woes hit tech hub

BlackBuck’s exit from Bellandur highlights Outer Ring Road’s crumbling infrastructure, choking commutes, and civic apathy — threatening Bengaluru’s status as India’s tech capital.

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) is turning from a tech corridor into a daily commuter nightmare. Traffic volumes have surged 45% in the past year, forcing employees to endure more than 90-minute one-way commutes through pothole-ridden roads and slow-moving traffic.

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This congestion is now affecting corporate operations. Digital trucking platform BlackBuck, which operated its Bellandur office for nine years, announced it would vacate the premises, citing the unbearable commute and deteriorating infrastructure as the primary reasons.

Bellandur, once a thriving IT hub with modern offices and housing, now struggles with roads in disrepair, clogged drains, and persistent dust. The ORR corridor, home to over 500 IT firms and nearly a million daily commuters, is feeling the strain, with companies reconsidering their locations to prioritize employee convenience and operational efficiency.

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The corporate sector is raising its voice. Krishna Kumar Gowda, General Secretary of the Greater Bengaluru IT Companies & Industries Association, stated: “The Greater Bengaluru IT Companies and Industries Association expresses deep concern over the continued infrastructure neglect along ORR, exemplified by slow-moving traffic, endless potholes, and unreliable commute times. The decision of leading firms to move out highlights the urgent need for government intervention. We call for a transparent roadmap to improve roads, metro connectivity, and public utilities, and reiterate our willingness to collaborate with authorities to restore Bengaluru’s status as the tech capital of India.”

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BlackBuck’s exit highlights a broader trend: when traffic congestion and failing infrastructure collide, even well-established firms are forced to leave. With the ORR corridor under mounting pressure, Bengaluru’s status as India’s tech capital may hinge on swift action to restore roads, streamline commutes, and protect the city’s corporate ecosystem.